Stifle(n.) The joint next above the hock, and near the flank, in the hind leg of the horse and allied animals; the joint corresponding to the knee in man; -- called also stifle joint. See Illust. under Horse.
Stifle(v. i.) To die by reason of obstruction of the breath, or because some noxious substance prevents respiration.
Stifle(v. t.) To stop the breath of by crowding something into the windpipe, or introducing an irrespirable substance into the lungs; to choke; to suffocate; to cause the death of by such means; as, to stifle one with smoke or dust.
Stifle(v. t.) To stop; to extinguish; to deaden; to quench; as, to stifle the breath; to stifle a fire or flame.
Stifle(v. t.) To suppress the manifestation or report of; to smother; to conceal from public knowledge; as, to stifle a story; to stifle passion.
Stifled(a.) Stifling.
Stifled(imp. & p. p.) of Stifle
Stifling(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stifle
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